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labrador
Definition:
(nou) the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
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Common mistakes of labrador pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "la-BRA-dor" instead of "LAB-ra-dor" (/ˈlæb.rə.dɔr/ in US and /ˈlæb.rə.dɔː/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to maintain proper stress.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Many pronounce "labrador" with a long "a," saying "lah-bruh-dor." This is incorrect. The "a" in "lab" is short, as in /æ/. Tip: Practice saying "lab" quickly to get the right sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people use a long "o" in "labrador," saying "labradoor." The correct pronunciation features a short "o" sound, as in /ɔr/ for US and /ɔː/ for UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers for the correct vowel sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable is often mispronounced, with learners saying "LAB-rador" instead of "LAB-ra-dor." The "ra" has a schwa sound /rə/. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.
- Dropping the final "r": Some may pronounce "labrador" as "labrado," omitting the final "r." This is incorrect in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying the whole word clearly, ensuring to articulate the final "r."